If the sprayskirt is going to be permanent, I would just used a wire-tie on each side to attach the inner rope to the front hatch bungee (close to the hull). If removable, I wait to see what you come up with that doesn't gap.

Also, attaching a small piece of plastic, like from a milk jug where the aka pins rub, will protect the sprayskirt long term from catching and tearing.

I'm in. I would prefer Saturday. I know Saturday is a definate. Sunday 80% due to family commitments. You know the area better than me but on Google Earth, Sandy Bay Rd at Fisher Bay looks like a pretty good place to launch, or am I missing something.

I'm in. I would prefer Saturday. I know Saturday is a definate. Sunday 80% due to family commitments. You know the area better than me but on Google Earth, Sandy Bay Rd at Fisher Bay looks like a pretty good place to launch, or am I missing something.

Knew my scouting missing would come in handy... Pretty sure there's not much access to Fisher Bay. Sandy Bay is nice but there's bit of a sea wall along a fair part of it and parking could be a big issue. The road is pretty narrow and full of no parking signs from memory. I went for a walk along there back in Sept. No a bad spot if you've got a lightweight yak that you can carry but not so good for a heavy AI. Can't remember if there was a parking time limit.

Chris at the Sailing Scene told me about your trip and I have replied to CowsGoMoo's email. I store my AI at Wollarha Sailing Club and can easily sail across to Balmoral. Otherwise I can pop it on the Prado and road freight.

CGM and Slaughter,I'm struggling to make this outing as well. There is a chance I can get there, it will depend on what sort of a nightshift I have Friday.Probably best not to count me in when making your arrangements.Post the meeting details and if I can make it I'll be there.

8:30 at Clontaft sounds good to me. I'll make my decision to sail over or roof-top portage there on Friday night based on winds forecasts. What direction will you be heading once you launch - in case the winds are not favourable and I am running late where am I likely to intercept you?

The closer it gets to the weekend, the harder it's getting for me to fit in our trip. I have to finish off our house building before our family come out from UK over Christmas so ever weekend is pretty valuable. I'm trying my hardest ie: working nights, but after being all enthusiastic at first, now I'm struggling to make the time. I'll have to make a decision tomorrow night. In the meantime, where abouts can you turn right off Manly Rd towards the Car Park ?